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Women at the Beginning
Origin Myths from the Amazons to the Virgin Mary
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The book features four insightful essays by Patrick Geary that examine the portrayal of women in ancient and medieval literature. Geary highlights the marginalization of women in origin legends from antiquity through the twelfth century, providing a critical analysis of their roles and representations in historical narratives. Through this exploration, he sheds light on the societal perceptions of women during these periods.
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Women at the Beginning, Patrick J. Geary
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- 2006
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- Title
- Women at the Beginning
- Subtitle
- Origin Myths from the Amazons to the Virgin Mary
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Patrick J. Geary
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 118
- ISBN13
- 9780691124094
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The book features four insightful essays by Patrick Geary that examine the portrayal of women in ancient and medieval literature. Geary highlights the marginalization of women in origin legends from antiquity through the twelfth century, providing a critical analysis of their roles and representations in historical narratives. Through this exploration, he sheds light on the societal perceptions of women during these periods.